Can I still get my car inspected if it's two months overdue for the annual inspection?
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You can still get your car inspected if it's two months overdue for the annual inspection, but you should do it as soon as possible. Regulations: According to the laws and regulations of the traffic management department, if the owner of a vehicle does not participate in the annual inspection after the expiration date, the insurance company will not be liable for compensation in the event of a traffic accident. Exemption policy: Registered private cars that meet the conditions can enjoy the exemption policy and only need to be inspected once a year. Vehicles aged 6 to 15 years must undergo an annual on-site inspection, while vehicles over 15 years old must be inspected every six months. For commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required once a year within the first 5 years and every 6 months thereafter. For trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required once a year within the first 10 years and every 6 months thereafter. Time regulations for annual inspection: The first annual inspection for a small car is required when it reaches six years of age. Non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles, including family cars over 6 years but under 10 years old, need to be inspected every two years. For a car that has just reached six years, you need to drive the vehicle to the inspection station with your ID card, vehicle license, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. After passing the inspection, you will receive a certificate, which you then take along with the other documents to the relevant window to obtain the annual inspection sticker.
I've been driving for decades, and delaying the annual inspection by a couple of months can still be remedied—don't stress too much. But you must act quickly; the longer you delay, the bigger the problems become. Last year, an old buddy of mine missed his inspection by three months and ended up with a 500-yuan fine. His car also had minor issues flagged during the test, which needed repairs before passing. Remember, driving during the overdue period counts as unlicensed driving. If you're stopped by traffic police or get into an accident, insurance may not cover it, and the losses could be huge. Nowadays, the DMV services are quite efficient—just bring your vehicle license, ID card, and compulsory insurance policy to a nearby inspection station. The re-inspection process is simple, just pay a late fee. I strongly advise you to handle it now before it affects your driving safety.
